Video: Free Sowore Now – Protesters Take Over Abuja Court Premises

Nigerian youths have stormed the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.

Naija News reports that the aggrieved individuals gathered at the court premises on Tuesday before Sowore’s court proceedings.

Recall that the court had ordered the remand of Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja.

The Court fixed June 30, 2026 (today) for ruling on an application by Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail and the setting aside of a bench warrant issued against him.

Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter after the parties adopted their processes in the application.

The protesters were heard singing, “Free Sowore now. We want a better Nigeria.”

They also told the security officers at the court entrance to be good citizens, saying they are looking for better Nigeria that their children would enjoy.

Meanwhile, Sowore has been granted bail of ₦200 million and two sureties in like sum.

Naija News reports that the bail was granted by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided over by Justice Mohammed Umar.

According to the court, one of the sureties must be a traditional ruler from Sowore’s community. The other surety must own a property in Abuja.

Mr Sowore is to deposit his travel documents with the deputy registrar of the court.